I ended up wearing this outfit on a morning where my alarm didn’t go off and I had to be out of the house in 15 minutes. Luckily, my hair was done the day before so that saved me a bit of time. I knew I wanted to wear something that was put together, yet reflective of my style, so I reached for a foul-proof outfit of black skinny jeans, an oversized blazer and some favorite accessories.
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen a video (wearing this outfit) where I mention a contest Express has going on right now. The details again: Upload a video on Instagram or vine showcasing how your wear your Express denim using hashtag #EXPDENIMLAB. Those who enter will have a chance to win $250, $500 and $1,000 Express gift card through the month of August. Good luck!
PS: Highly recommend these pants. They’re fitted and hit at the ankle, which I’m always a big fan of. Especially if you’re trying to show off your cute shoes 😉
Have a great weekend and thank you for reading!
Photos by Keiko
65 comments
Q
It will never cease to amaze me how sometimes when in a rush you throw bits together and get the perfect combo……. some of my best outfits have come together when I am under pressure with time… the key is to keep it simple, utilize a capsule piece and add an accessory or 2… I like this look a lot…. comfortable and stylish.x
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August 16, 2013Aurélie and Angelo
Such a lovely outfit! Great blazer, shoes and bag!
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August 16, 2013Bailey
Those accessories are amazing…love a good cuff!
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August 16, 2013Lindsey [Realistically Lovely]
Love this look. So simple and classy.
xx,
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The Girl who Loved to Write
absolutely gorgeous!
August 16, 2013Emma
Can't believe you put together this whole thing in 15 minutes, looks like it took a lot longer!
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August 16, 2013Hannah
Love this. The jeans are super cute.
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August 16, 2013Kristina C
Classic looks like this are always my favorite. You look absolutely beautiful!
August 16, 2013Jessica Joyce
This is such a great go-to outfit. When in doubt, blazer & T. LOVE IT.
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August 16, 2013Arra A.
Oh so chic! Love your shoes!
Arra
August 16, 2013Style Reader
Olga Zgonnik
Gorgeous pant suit! love it
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August 16, 2013pretty little things
simply gorgeous and I love your bag! xo
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August 16, 2013Tiffany Elam
..&& your shoes are really cute!
xo,
August 16, 2013Tiffany
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melissa ward
u can never can go wrong with this combo
August 16, 2013Rosamapose
I've been rocking similar types of looks this week myself, since I keep oversleeping (oops). Lots of black/white combos-and you can never go wrong with a black blazer!
Rose
August 16, 2013Blonde in this City
Caroline
nice blazer and stunning shoes 🙂
x
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August 16, 2013dipped in yellow
love this look! such a go-to classic! x
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August 16, 2013Renata Wandega-Valente
I know the feeling. Waking up late it's the most annoying thing ever, specially when you planned to look good. Usually the first thing it's the right thing….which always turns out not to be the right thing at all.kkkk
You did a great job, those shoes are killers =)
August 16, 2013Ashley
Stunning! Love this classy chic look..
xo,
August 16, 2013Sincerely Miss Ash
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Perfect look!
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August 16, 2013Kisti Belle
I agree you do look amazing!! the shoes really make the outfit!!
August 16, 2013Jenny Tsang
Those heels are sooo unique! Love the color combination of them!
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Stefany
I just love that brown bag! It is amazing!
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August 16, 2013lovemsfit
Fantastic look!
August 16, 2013Emily Jenny C
You are one fierce woman!
xo
August 16, 2013Emily Jenny
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Ainslee Hanger
Loving your bag and shoes, so classicly chic.
xo, Ainslee
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August 16, 2013Kiwi Fashion Blog
Having only 15 minutes you dress well 🙂
August 16, 2013Kim Axani
Gorgeous as always! Saw you in Cosmo, you go girl!
August 16, 2013Monica Wong
I love your shoes Helena! Your posts inspire me everyday xx
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Teresa
Nice blazer! Love the shoes and the look really is classic!
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August 16, 2013Shades Professional Makeup
I still would have failed on the 15-minutes part of getting dressed and being out the door. Rushy dressy NEVER works for me. Rushing anything never works. I'm the slowest dresser ever.
At any rate, this simple, black on black totally worked out!
X
August 16, 2013CodeOverdressed
So chic and polished!
Cee. ♥
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Orange You Classy
love your valentino shoes!!
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August 16, 2013Chrissabella
This outfit is pure elegance and those shoes are amazing!
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August 16, 2013Diana
Looking classy and chic, the shoes are divine!
August 16, 2013xoxo, Diana ☠
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Natali
Very beautiful and elegant outfit! You look so pretty!
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August 17, 2013Litsa
Just discovered you on Pinterest. Love this look. So classic, simple, and chic.
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August 17, 2013Nikki Boucher
Love the shoes!!
August 17, 2013xoxo Nikki B.
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Elisa Taviti
Perfect outfit my lovely!
Your Valention shoes are to die for!!!
XX
August 17, 2013Elisa – My Fantabulous World
Luxx Mint
Those shoes….. Stunning!
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August 17, 2013Desirèe D'Aloia
very elegant and chic!!!
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August 17, 2013aissa ghedabnia
i love your style
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I love your blog and your style 🙂 great combination 😉
August 17, 2013Beauty Follower
Great style, dear!
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August 17, 2013Highheels and Nothingtowear
You have the greatest style! Really my cup of tea! 😉 XX Dianne
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August 17, 2013badgalchic1
Those shoes are on FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so jeaslous!!
You better WORK!
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August 17, 2013Anonymous
Hi Helena, hope you having a nice weekend 🙂
Casual chic on the go, great outfit -)
Quick question, very curious – do u follow any other fashion bloggers? If so, may be u can make a post about ones u can't help yourself but pick into their blogs, and what attracts u to their styles and blogs 🙂
Also I would like to command your effort on growing ur natural hair , I know it's hard, I actually grew out my natural hair color and it took me about 1,5 years ( I have longer hair) – only to realize how much I hate it! My natural color turned out too dark for my complexion 🙁 but I didn't have it bleached so contrast wasn't so harsh when growing, but basically it was for nothing coz I do need it a couple shades lighter )))
Just like you, my girlfriend also had bleached blonde thing going on, when she decided to go back to her natural color – she just went to a hairdresser and they colored it professionally to match her natural color! It turned out great, darkest dirty blonde/light brown )) eventually it washed out a bit and new darker roots came out – the end is real ombré effect and she could tell right away if she liked it or not !
August 17, 2013Other thing you can do is either give your roots a bit of highlights to make it easier to transition, or the opposite – give your entire hair lowlights (?) – dark highlights to match ur roots ..
I hope it helps 🙂 sorry for the longest comments ever)) Olga.K.
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August 17, 2013LRB
So love the shoes!
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August 17, 2013Donna Louise
I love classic style! Great post and gorgeous shoes 😉 xx
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August 17, 2013youngmildandfree
Love this look! So classic and chic. Have a great weekend!
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Katherine
Love this simplistic look, with still a hint of personality. Great outfit!
xx
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Kacie Cone
Amazing, those shoes are to die for!
August 18, 2013Valerie
great look, cant going wrong with the classic.
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August 18, 2013Cristina Monti
Love your Saint-LAurent bag!
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Evi
Great heels!
Evi xoxo
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August 18, 2013TSO OTM
Always Chic.
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simply cintya,
So classic and chic, I love it!
August 18, 2013Jovanna
You have a killer body and style!
August 19, 2013xo
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Jessy
I love a good black & white look <3
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August 19, 2013THE WIND OF INSPIRATION
You look absolutely gorgeous, Helena!
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Rosa Shand
Such a gorgeous and very classic, elegant look! x
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SAEID.M
So chic and polished!
August 19, 2013Sofia Donatelli
You shoes are fabulous!
Sofia
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August 20, 2013Roger M. Lloyd
You are looking very beautiful.
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